Fri Jan 10 19:29:35 UTC 2025: ## Kamal Haasan Condemns UGC Draft Regulations on Vice-Chancellor Appointments
**Chennai, January 11, 2025** – Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan has criticized the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) Draft Regulations 2025, specifically targeting the clause concerning the appointment of Vice-Chancellors. Mr. Haasan contends that this clause further diminishes the authority of state governments in educational matters.
In a statement released today, Mr. Haasan expressed his support for the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly’s resolution calling for the withdrawal of the draft regulations. He described the UGC’s move as “highly condemnable,” particularly given ongoing demands for the restoration of education to the State List. He praised both the ruling and opposition parties for their unified stance on this issue. The actor-politician believes the recent changes are a direct attack on states’ rights to manage their own educational institutions.
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